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T929 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,103 mi
Last recorded101,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT929 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,205 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 98,200 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 92,365 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,385 miles

Offside Rear slight cut in side wall but no cords exposed

both rear coil spring covers worn

Fail 30 Nov 2015 86,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlamps deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 195/50/r15-82v (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front wipers worn.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall. 195/50/r15-82v

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,666 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,666 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,299 miles

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 79,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre out of shape

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 75,785 miles

Corrision on centre exhaust box.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,785 miles

Corrision on centre exhaust box.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 69,161 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 69,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,688 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T929 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T929 DLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T929 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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